Matthew Wendlandt
Corporate Attorney
Texas
TX
About
With more than ten years' experience leading successful transactions at top-tier global law firms, Matthew is passionate about helping businesses get the financing they need. He also works closely with companies to efficiently negotiate and streamline their commercial contracts--from SaaS agreements and licensing agreements to vendor agreements and leases. He primarily serves business clients based in Texas, California, and New York.
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Client Reviews
"Matt understands that as a CEO I have a lot to manage, and so he always gets right to the point and then gives more detail if I ask him for it. He's very responsive and always keeps things moving forward. We worked together on an overseas joint venture---the joint venture is a success, and Matt was instrumental in helping us achieve lift-off."
"Matt represented an investor in our company in a challenging transaction, and he impressed me so much that I sought his help later when I needed help on a stock purchase. Matt delivered again, on a tight deadline. Matt is thorough, attentive, and very focused on achieving the best outcome for his clients."
Work History
Activa Advisors
Attorney
Jul 2020 - Present
I advise on general corporate matters and create financing solutions for entrepreneurs, start-ups, small and medium-sized businesses, investors, and lenders.
Paul Hastings
Of Counsel
Dec 2018 - Feb 2020
I advised private equity funds, alternative asset managers, venture capital funds, and companies on equity and debt financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters. Representative matters include preparing and negotiating joint ventures, preferred equity capital raises, and debt financings for large institutional clients and their portfolio companies.
Akin Gump
Associate
Sep 2008 - Nov 2018
I helped companies, venture capital funds, private equity funds, and lenders on equity and debt financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters. Representative engagements include leading preferred equity capital raises and debt financing transactions for Blackstone Credit, Bain Capital Credit, and Kairos Ventures. I also advised startups and individuals.